Netflix’s 'Adolescence' Becomes Most-Watched Limited Series in Platform History

The record-breaking drama has garnered 66.3 million views in two weeks, igniting global conversations on toxic masculinity and online misogyny.

Adolescence has set a new Netflix record with 66.3 million views in its first two weeks, making it the platform's most-watched limited series to date.
The show is the first streaming series to top the UK’s weekly TV ratings, with its debut episode attracting 6.45 million viewers in its first week.
The creators have confirmed there will be no second season, emphasizing that Jamie’s story is complete and the series was designed as a standalone narrative.
The drama has sparked significant political and cultural discussions, leading to its creators being invited to Parliament to address online safety and social media's impact on youth.
While praised for its technical innovation and performances, the series faces criticism for 'race-swapping' its main character, which some argue shifts focus from racial issues to toxic masculinity.